Bates Wilder Movies, TV Shows, and online popularity.

American Fiction is a satirical comedy drama film based on the novel Erasure by Percival Everett. The story follows Thelonious 'Monk' Ellison, a writer and English professor, whose career hits a roadblock due to his work not being perceived as 'Black enough'. To challenge the industry's hypocrisy, Monk writes a successful satirical novel under a pseudonym, leading him to question his own beliefs and assumptions.

Shutter Island is a 2010 American psychological thriller film directed by Martin Scorsese. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio as U.S. Marshal Edward 'Teddy' Daniels, who is looking into a case at a psychiatric facility. Mark Ruffalo and Ben Kingsley also feature in the film.

Mystic River is a 2003 American neo-noir crime drama film directed by Clint Eastwood, based on the novel of the same name by Dennis Lehane. The story revolves around the lives of three childhood friends whose bond is tested after a family tragedy. The film received critical acclaim and was nominated for six Academy Awards, with Sean Penn and Tim Robbins winning for their performances.

Black Mass is a 2015 American biographical crime drama film depicting the life of notorious mobster Whitey Bulger in South Boston. The plot revolves around his complex alliance with the FBI to eliminate a rival Mafia family.

Underdog is a 2007 American superhero comedy film based on the 1960s animated television series of the same name. The story revolves around a beagle named Shoeshine who gains superpowers after a lab accident and shares this secret with his young owner and friend.

The Maiden Heist is a 2009 American crime comedy film about three museum security guards who plot to steal back the artworks they have become attached to after the pieces are transferred to another museum.

Don McKay is a 2009 independent drama thriller film directed by Jake Goldberger, starring Thomas Haden Church and Elisabeth Shue. The story follows Don McKay, a lonely high school janitor who returns to his hometown after 25 years to visit his former lover. As he reunites with his high school sweetheart, Sonny, and encounters peculiar characters, the unsettling nature of the visit becomes apparent.